1995 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1987 Mazda 323

To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1987 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mazda 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 323. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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